Why is it important for my child to attend?Middle school is a crucial age in faith development – that’s why we offer OWL and Coming of Age programs in 7th, 8th and/or 9th grades. It’s also a time when many teens pull away from church involvement as they test their independence from their parents. We believe that a critical step towards growing lifelong UUs is capturing their interest and attention in middle school. We want them to know they’re not alone – that along with all the support and opportunities our churches have to offer them, they have a rich and positive peer community just waiting to be built!

Our teens have had a wonderful time and made connections with other DFW UUs.

We hope your child will join in the fun this year!

Here’s what Group Dynamix says about what they do:Our teambuilding program for youth takes a fun approach for getting a diverse group of youth to become an effective team. Using a variety of our tools like group games, initiatives and low and high elements of our ropes course, we help the group process what is learned and transform groups by:

Strengthening relationships

Building trust and commitment within the group

Helping identify group goals

Developing positive teamwork skills

Learning to overcome group challenges

Improving decision making and problem solving

Discovering and developing leadership skills

Making an action plan for group change

Three Steps are required to attend:

Use the online form (button below) to submit your registration information.

If you would like to help chaperon the event, please register as an adult and select "Chaperon" from the participation options.

Special information for the day:

• Arrive by 10:45am• Each participant must have a signed Group Dynamix waiver in order to participate in this event• Check with your religious educator if your home church also requires a waiver• Participants should come dressed in comfortable jeans or long pants, loose-fitting clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes; the activities will involve running, climbing, and swinging. The wearing of shorts and/or sandals at this event is highly discouraged and may prevent participation in certain activities.

rUmpUs FAQs:

How much does it cost?Through generous support from the North Texas UU Congregations, this powerful event will cost only $15 per child.(Scholarship are available — please contact: DRLE @ horizonuu.org)

Who may attend?Anyone who’s in 6th, 7th or 8th grade this year and is enrolled in classes at one of the participating churches is welcome. (Sorry, non-church friends and siblings younger than 6th grade may not attend.)